Free Word & Character Counter that works offline
This word and character counter gives instant writing statistics while you type. It measures words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, lines and an estimated reading time without uploading your draft.
What this word & character counter does
The main word total is based on groups of non-whitespace characters, a practical definition for articles, essays and social posts. Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute and rounded up for non-empty text. Sentence and paragraph figures are useful editorial signals, but punctuation and writing style can make them approximate rather than linguistic analysis.
How to use the Word & Character Counter
- Paste or type your content in the large text area.
- Read the live totals above and below the editor.
- Use the reading-time estimate when planning an article or presentation.
- Copy the unchanged text or clear the editor when you are finished.
Common uses
- Checking essays, blog posts and application answers against word limits
- Measuring social captions, product descriptions and metadata
- Estimating how long an article or speech will take to read
- Comparing drafts while keeping unpublished writing private
Private processing and offline access
This tool does not submit your input to a conversion server. Processing takes place inside the browser using local JavaScript and standard Web APIs. After the PWA has been installed or cached, the page and its core features remain available without an internet connection. Closing or clearing the page removes unsaved input; the tool does not create an account or cloud history.
Tips for accurate results
- Confirm whether a platform counts hyphenated words differently before submitting critical text.
- Character limits may include spaces, so check both totals when a specification is ambiguous.
- Reading speed varies; use the estimate as a planning guide, not a guaranteed duration.
Frequently asked questions
Does the word counter save my text?
No. The text is analyzed in memory in your browser and is not saved by this tool.
Are spaces included in the character count?
The main character total includes spaces, and a separate figure shows characters without whitespace.
How is reading time calculated?
The estimate uses approximately 200 words per minute and rounds non-empty content up to the next minute.